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Was curious if u ever started this project? Also I don't think the open transom is as scary as most people think. As long as your using the Grady door and your bilge cover is sealed good and your cable boot is snug. U must remember that the Grady door should stop the water and it's designed to...

Thanks so much for the responses! I called Grady White tech support and they said it's not gonna happen. The TWIN bracket is totally different and not designed for single motor use on the Explorer. Plus the TWIN bracket is too big and won't mount any lower. They sold that boat with TWO...

I think your right Dave. I looked it up and it's only 45 I think your right Dave. I found out it's only 450lbs between the two boats. Not that much. My trailer is kinda big so that's all good too. Actually inside it doesn't even look bigger to me but certainly more friendly to passengers.

I've seen 25s before on the brackets but my concern is this boat has TWINS on it now. Something tells me when they came with twins the bracket is different. Or maybe just mounted HIGHER since they are 25s on each side. Which SHOULD automatically need a 30 in the middle?

Thanks. Yes, but my main concern is if I can just take the twins off and install a 25 inch single ?

Ok, I currently own an 89 Seafarer 226 with the open transom with an 87 Johnson 225. Love the boat but I'm considering a 24 OFFSHORE on a bracket with twins. The motors are tired but thinking of just switching motors and using my 225. Question is can I use a 25 single on the 24 OFFSHORE in...